VIDEO| Karatsu Fireworks

by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Palasti

AFN Sasebo

January 24, 2020

“Journey” to Karatsu and visit a family owned factory that has been producing fireworks in Kyushu for over 150 years. Sharing his story with U.S. 7th Fleet, Tomoyo Kizuka tells us about his love for the tradition and the feeling of joy he receives from showing his work to members of Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo Japan.

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